Rajat Patidar Highlights Virat Kohli's Support in RCB Captaincy Appointment
Rajat Patidar credited Virat Kohli's strong support for his appointment as Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain ahead of IPL 2025. After Faf du Plessis' departure, Kohli endorsed Patidar based on his batting and leadership qualities, encouraging the team to back him. Patidar led RCB to their first IPL title in 2025 and defended it in 2026. He expressed that backing from his idol Kohli was invaluable, highlighting the significance of the captaincy role amid high expectations.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (76/100). Lens Score 31/100.
Outlets measured: news18, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 6 Sept, 08:46 am. Other outlets followed.